ABSTRACT -- This work deals with the application of advanced control techniques, namely, adaptive, robust and intelligent control, in the control of one-link flexible robot arms so as to force it to move to the desired positions and to reduce the vibration that occurs during the motion due to its flexible nature. The objectives are (i) to determine the feasibility, performance, advantages and disadvantages of various techniques mentioned above and (ii) to develop advanced control software.

KEYWORDS -- one-link flexible robot arm, adaptive control, robust control, intelligent control